CASTOR@USC-ISIF.ARPA (02/11/86)
10 February 1986
Dear Friends of Ada*:
The Ada Joint Program Office (AJPO) has prepared a draft version
of the Ada Validation Policies and Procedures Document. In order to
accommodate the requirements of the general Ada community, as well as
the specific requirements of the DoD and authorized Ada Validation
Facilities, this document has been subdivided into three parts. Part I
(Validation Policy) defines the general framework for the process of Ada
compiler validation. Part II (The Use of Ada Compilers in DoD) integrates
the policies and procedures of Ada compiler validation with the specific
requirements imposed by the use of validated compilers in DoD Mission
Critical Computer Resource (MCCR) Programs. Part III (Procedures for
Conduct of the Ada Validation Process) enumerates the specific procedures
which are to be followed to ensure the implementation of consistent
practices for issuing Ada compiler validation certificates.
The text of the document is currently available in the
<ADA-INFORMATION> directory on ADA20 under the filename of
VALIDATION-POLICY.
In the spirit of open review, which has been characteristic of the
Ada Program since its inception, this document is being made available
for your review and comment. Constructive criticism, particularly in the
format of recommended revisions to existing text and recommended
insertion of additional text, will facilitate the development of the
final version of this document. Closing date for receipt of comments on
this draft document is 4 April 1986. Comments should be forwarded to:
Ada Joint Program Office
ATTN: Validation Policy Comments
Rm 3D139 (Fern St/C107)
Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301-3081
or: VALCOM@ADA20
Although it will not be possible to acknowledge receipt of individual
comments, I thank you in advance for your efforts in support of the
generation of policies and procedures which will promote the use
of Ada and foster the continued development of Ada compilers.
Virginia L. Castor
Director
Ada Joint Program Office
*Ada is a registered trademark of the U. S. Government (AJPO)